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Barracouta (Snoek)

Thyrsites atun

Barracouta is a wild-caught species found in the cool, clean waters of the Southern Hemisphere. With its distinctive dark flesh that turns a clean white when cooked, barracouta offers a rich, moist texture and a bold, savoury flavour. The medium to low fat content makes it naturally well suited to smoking, where it develops a deep, satisfying taste and firm texture. It’s also versatile for everyday cooking—excellent grilled, baked, or pan-fried, and ideal for both commercial kitchens and retail seafood ranges. The meat has a distinctive taste and is especially popular in South Africa.

Key Features:

Delicate, Mild Flavour – Fine-textured white flesh with a clean, subtle taste that appeals to a wide range of palates.
Naturally Lean – Low in fat yet rich in high-quality protein, supporting healthy and balanced diets.
Light, Flaky Texture – The tender flesh cooks quickly and evenly, making it ideal for gentle cooking methods like baking or pan-frying.
Nutritionally Balanced – Provides essential nutrients including lean protein, healthy fats, and key minerals with minimal carbohydrates.
Sustainably Managed – Listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, with stable populations in New Zealand waters.
Wild-Caught in Pristine Coastal Waters – Harvested from estuaries and shallow coastal zones with sandy or muddy seabeds.
Versatile in Preparation – Available whole or as fillets, perfectly suited for both commercial kitchens and retail seafood counters.
Locally Landed, Globally Marketed – A New Zealand species enjoyed domestically and exported to international markets for its consistent quality.

Sustainability

IUCN status: Not Evaluated
Popularity and fishing pressure declined since 1950s Australia. Historic monitoring suggested catch fluctuations were weather-driven more than stock status. Current commercial fisheries mainly in South Africa and New Zealand, governed by Total Allowable Catch quotas.

Grades Available

600g-1kg / 1kg - 1.3kg / 1.3kg+

Ingredients

Barracouta (Thyrsites atun) (Fish)

Nutrition Information

Calories	119 kcal
Total Fat	3 g
Saturated Fat	1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat	1 g
Monounsaturated Fat	1 g
Trans Fat	0 g
Cholesterol	63 mg
Sodium	120 mg
Potassium	460 mg
Total Carbohydrates	0 g
Dietary Fibre	0 g
Sugars	0 g
Protein	22 g

What do we do?

Our business focus is to provide our customers with a clear, reliable supply chain, allowing them to focus on selling their product. We have established strong alliances with factories in China, Thailand, Indonesia, Africa and South America, enabling us to focus on product development and value added services for our customers.

Who are we?

Holt Seafood Company is a family-owned multi-generational business established in 1989 by Beverley and Neil Holt. Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, with European operations now based in Barcelona, Spain, we remain proudly independent and family-run across generations.

Why work with us?

Over 35 years in the industry has taught us what buyers actually need: consistency, reliability, and a supplier who doesn't disappear when things get difficult. We maintain direct relationships with our factories, manage quality at the source, and ensure full traceability from catch to delivery.

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